Robein School
Board of Education Meeting
August 24, 2000
The meeting was called to order by Mr. Buttice at 6:30 P.M.
MEMBERS PRESENT: Mr. Knight, Ms. Skaggs, Mrs. Short, Mr. Visocky, Mr. Sherwood, Mr. Greuter, Mr. Buttice, and
Dr. Bradshaw
MEMBERS ABSENT: None
GUESTS: Mrs. Garrison and Mrs. Daggs
Motion by Mr. Visocky/ Mr. Knight to approve the minutes from August 19 meeting. Motion voted. Yeas-7, Nays-0. Motion carried.
Dr. Bradshaw commented on how well the first day of classes went. He also commented that all the students did well and remarkably few children cried for their first day of school.
Dr. Bradshaw reported that the 2nd and 3rd installments of taxes still due in. He suggested that the board make some budget adjustments for building improvements. Ms. Skaggs questioned how taxes are assessed and if the school gets increases in assessments under tax caps. Dr. Bradshaw stated the school does not get the increases. Dr. Bradshaw stated that “nobody” knows where the assessment increases go. There was general discussion on how the taxes for the district work.
Motion by Mr. Visocky/Mrs. Short to approve the treasurer’s report. Motion voted. Yeas-7, Nays-0. Motion carried.
Mr. Visocky asked about item #22 - earobics. Dr. Bradshaw explained what it is used for. Mr. Sherwood had questions about items #36 and #37 - DP Consultants. Dr. Bradshaw explained it was for currently used software. Mr. Visocky questioned items #39, #40 and #82 regarding asbestos abatement. Dr. Bradshaw explained state law requires constant air monitoring during asbestos removal. Dr. Bradshaw also stated that the removal is finished and paid in full.
Motion by Mr. Visocky/Mr. Knight to approve the warrants. Motion voted. Yeas-7, Nays-0. Motion carried.
Dr. Bradshaw reported that student enrollment is currently up 15 students. He said he anticipates losing a few students due to houses for sale in the district. He also said he expects to gain and lose a few students over the course of the school year.
Dr. Bradshaw reported that we will have a $12,000 shortfall in the building improvement fund. Dr. Bradshaw explained that the shortfall is due to several improvements already completed. He read a list of these improvements. Dr. Bradshaw suggested we make up some of the shortfall (~$4,000) by transferring the tuition integration money. He also suggested we increase budget to $20,000 and let the building fund CD take care of the rest.
Dr. Bradshaw handed out an economic impact study of the 2000 IESA state track meets on East Peoria. He discussed the results of the study and how it impacted the community financially. He explained the study included both the large and small school state track meets. Dr. Bradshaw feels the study will be a good marketing tool to back up the presence of the state track meet. He also said we will get a $250 bill to help pay for the impact study.
BUILDING: There was no meeting. Mr. Knight reported that the new air conditioner is on the roof and the intercom system is complete. He also reported the duct work for air conditioning is complete and the new partitions are installed in the upper wing boys restroom. Dr. Bradshaw stated he has warned the boys about damaging the new partitions. Dr. Bradshaw reported the new sink fixtures are in, but they are not installed. He also reported the teachers like the new intercom system. Mr. Knight reported the new vents are installed in the kitchen. Dr. Bradshaw reported he went through the emergency plan with the teachers. He said he hopes to run drills with the students soon. Dr. Bradshaw also said he is working on meeting place alternatives for emergency situations. In addition, he is working with teachers on door locking procedures in classrooms. Mrs. Short said she noticed emergency exit lights going out. Mr. Knight reported he had a letter from the insurance company stating they still don’t think the boiler needed replacing. The insurance company will reimburse us $7,500 or we could get another quote. Mr. Knight said the best quote we got was $2,800. Dr. Bradshaw suggested we take the $7,500 and call it quits.
POLICY: There was no meeting. Mr. Sherwood stated that policy books need to be brought to the school in order to replace and add policies to them. He also stated a new packet of policies is due in September.
NEGOTIATIONS: Ms. Skaggs and Mr. Visocky reported a part of the new teachers’ contract was questioned. The contract was sent to Miller, Hall, and Triggs where it was corrected. The teachers accepted the correction. They still have to meet with the teachers to get the contract finalized.
TECHNOLOGY: Mrs. Short stated she is setting up a meeting for Mon., September 11 at 3:00 P.M.
There were no other committee reports.
None
Ms. Onyun is taking Mrs. Vaughn’s place on the EPACC committee.
Motion by Mr. Knight/Mr. Visocky to accept $7,500 reimbursement from Travelers Insurance for the boiler replacement. Motion voted. Yeas-7, Nays-0. Motion carried.
Motion by Mr. Knight/Mr. Sherwood to raise imprest fund to $5,000 limit retroactive to 1999-2000 school year. Motion voted. Yeas-7, Nays-0. Motion carried.
None
Motion by Mr. Visocky/Mr. Sherwood to enter executive session. Motion voted. Yeas-7, Nays-0. Motion carried.
The board entered executive session at 7:27 P.M. to discuss personnel.
Motion by Mr. Knight/Ms. Skaggs to return to open session. Motion voted. Yeas-7, Nays-0. Motion carried.
The board returned to open session at 7:37 P.M.
Motion by Mr. Visocky/ Mr. Sherwood to give Dr. Bradshaw a 4.5% raise retroactive to July 1, 2000. Motion voted. Yeas-6, Nays-1. Motion carried.
Motion by Mr. Sherwood/Mr. Visocky to adjourn. Motion voted. Yeas-7, Nays-0. Motion carried.
The meeting was adjourned at 7:40 P.M.
The next regular meeting will be September 21, 2000 at 6:30 P.M.
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Steven Buttice, President Eric Greuter, Secretary